Inter Milan have officially announced the arrival of Curtis Jones, securing the young English midfielder from Liverpool for a reported fee of around £30 million (approximately €35 million). The transaction is structured with Liverpool set to receive a guaranteed sum of £25.7 million, plus an additional £4.28 million contingent on performance-related add‑ons.
According to Sky Sports News, the deal also incorporates a 10 percent sell‑on clause, ensuring Liverpool will benefit from any future transfer involving Jones. Inter’s head coach, Andoni Iraola, revealed that he had hoped to retain Jones at Anfield but also highlighted the potential of 19‑year‑old Trey Nyoni, who could step into a more prominent role this season. Iraola praised Nyoni’s development during pre‑season and suggested the youngster could fill the creative gap left by Jones’s departure.
Liverpool’s transfer strategy this window has centred on bolstering the flanks. The club has already turned down two bids from Brighton for winger Yankuba Minteh, the latest of which was valued at £60 million. In addition, Liverpool have been monitoring Paris Saint‑Germain’s French winger Bradley Barcola, a player the French side reportedly price‑tags at £145 million.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest in Liverpool’s forward Cody Gakpo, but the Reds have made it clear they are not prepared to part with him at this stage. Jones’s move to Italy marks the conclusion of a 16‑year relationship with Liverpool, a club he joined at the tender age of nine.
After breaking into the first team during the 2018/19 campaign, he went on to make 228 appearances for the Reds, contributing 22 goals across all competitions. His tenure at Anfield was decorated with two Premier League crowns, two Carabao Cup victories, an FA Cup triumph, a FIFA Club World Cup title, and a runners‑up finish in the 2022 UEFA Champions League.
He becomes the third England international to sign for Inter this summer, following in the footsteps of centre‑back John Stones and full‑back Djed Spence, both of whom have already joined the squad overseen by former Romanian international Cristian Chivu. Rich Morgan of Sky Sports noted that Jones’s exit presents Iraola with a tactical puzzle regarding the composition of his midfield.
Under former manager Arne Slot, Jones featured in 49 games, 34 of which came during Liverpool’s ill‑fated title defence, sharing midfield duties with Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch. He was also deployed on occasion as an emergency right‑back. The incoming manager, however, has signalled a preference for using Florian Wirtz as the primary number‑10 in a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation, meaning Szoboszlai, Mac Allister and Gravenberch will be vying for just two central midfield spots. Iraola will still have the services of versatile midfielder Wataru Endo and the promising Nyoni, who has impressed during the pre‑season fixtures.
The club has not ruled out reinvesting part of the £30 million received for Jones to secure a direct replacement, ensuring the squad remains competitive on multiple fronts. In his emotional farewell, Jones reflected on his journey: "After 16 years, it's time to say goodbye.
I came here as a kid with a dream of playing for Liverpool, and I've been lucky enough to actually live that dream. This club is all I've ever known.
I arrived as a child and I leave as a man with a family of my own, which puts into perspective how much of my life I've spent here." He continued, "So much has happened during my time here, both on and off the pitch. I've made my debut, won trophies, created memories I'll never forget, and I've become a dad. Having my daughter while I've been here makes it even more special because Liverpool isn't just part of my story any more, it's part of my family's story too." Jones thanked the academy staff who nurtured his talent, saying, "I want to thank everyone in the academy who believed in me and helped me get to where I am today.
There are people here who have known me since I was a kid and literally watched me grow up." He also expressed gratitude to every manager, coach, and back‑room staff member, from physios to chefs, who contributed to his development. "To all the lads I've shared a dressing room with over the years, thank you.
I've played with some unbelievable players and made friendships that I know I'll have for life," he added. He concluded with a heartfelt message to the supporters: "Thank you to the fans that stuck by me and always supported me. I will always be one of you." Looking ahead, Jones said he is excited for the new challenge that awaits him and his family in Italy.
"Now it's time for a new challenge and a new chapter for me and my family, and I'm excited for what's ahead. But Liverpool will always be a massive part of me.
I came here as a kid with a dream and I'm leaving having lived it. So genuinely, to everyone who has played any part in my 16 years here, thank you. I'll never forget it." The transfer underscores Inter Milan's ambition to reinforce their squad with young, technically gifted players capable of thriving in Serie A and European competition.
For Liverpool, the sale provides a substantial influx of cash that can be redirected toward strengthening the wide areas and possibly securing a marquee signing such as Barcola, while maintaining a core group of home‑grown talent to sustain their competitive edge in the Premier League.